Balance Benders Level 1 Algebraic Reasoning Puzzles

Balance
Benders

Circle the three answers below that will always be true.

a. = d. =

b. = e. =

c. = f. =

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c. Divide 1st balance in half so = . (Tip 6) From 2nd

balance, substitute for so = . (Tip 7)

Rearrange pan so = . (Tip 2)

d. Add balances together. (Tip 8)

f. Divide 1st balance in half so = . (Tip 6) Since

= from 2nd balance, adding them to each pan will not

change the balance. = . (Tip 3)